The Science Behind Yoga | True Yoga Reviews

Spirituality has traditionally been separate from Science. For centuries yoga has amused scientists but they have kept themselves away from it. In the 21st century, where yoga is spreading like wildfire and taking over the lifestyle of people around the world, scientists cannot help but notice the benefits of yoga.

1) Yoga Reduces Stress

Under a study done on a focused group shows that Yoga can reduce stress to upto 33%. The subjects were tested for 6 weeks where they practised yoga for 12 mins per day.

3) Yoga & Meditation Activate Brain Plasticity

Using Neuro-imaging, it can now be measured that Yoga directly affects brain activity, neurology, physiology and can change your brain. During meditation, when you focus your attention, you change Brain Plasticity over time.

"The more power we have in our mind, the more power we have in our lives" - Dr. Bruce Lipton, Cell Biologist

4) Science Proves Meridians (Chakras) Exist

The concept of energy body only existed in the ancient Chinese and Indian philosophies. But now Korean scientists at Seoul National University have confirmed the existence of meridians. They call it the “primo-vascular system.” They say that this system is a crucial part of the cardiovascular system. See this article if you wanna know more.